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Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

North IcelandmediumMin vehicle: medium 4x44WD required

About

A road to an abandoned fjord settlement, passing a disused 1952 herring factory on the way to the waterfall Hvalárfoss.

Isolated. There's no active settlement at the end — just the abandoned factory and the waterfall.

The herring factory at the fjord closed decades ago; the buildings are still standing, left as they were when the industry moved on.

One river crossing is noted near the end of the road. Check its level before committing, and don't assume it's the same as your last visit or someone else's trip report — conditions shift.

Map of Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

Map

65.7500°N, 18.0000°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
3.4 km from Route 83
Nearest town
Svalbarðseyri — 3.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
257 km in a straight line
What else is close
167 mapped places within 20 km

Is F649 open right now?

Live from Vegagerðin, the authority that opens and closes this road. Every other highland road is on the live F-road map.

1 highland road reported · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F649 ÓfeigsfjarðarvegurNot reportedÓþekkt

F649 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Ófeigsfjarðarvegur weather and conditions

Last updated

1°Cclear · feels -6°C9 m/sgusts 159 h 41 mdaylight · 08:07 – 17:48
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Photos & videos

F-roads of Iceland: F649 (Ófeigsfjarðarvegur) (04.07.2021)Ervin Drives Around

Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Furuvellir8 km · 279.7 kr/L
  2. 2Akureyri Tryggvabraut8 km · 279.9 kr/L
  3. 3Akureyri8 km · 301.9 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Hagkaup8 km
  2. 2Krónan8 km
  3. 3Bónus8 km
All supermarkets →

Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F649?
At least a medium 4x4. It's rated medium difficulty for the river crossing near the end.
What's at the end of F649?
An abandoned herring factory standing since 1952, and the waterfall Hvalárfoss nearby.
Is there a river crossing on F649?
Yes, one, near the end of the road. Check the water level before you cross rather than assuming it matches an earlier report.
Is there anyone living at Ófeigsfjörður now?
No — the settlement is abandoned. The old herring factory buildings remain, but there's no active community.
Can I drive F649 in a 2WD car?
No. It's an F-road; 2WD vehicles are illegal here and unsupported by rental insurance.

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